21 More Records from 2012

A couple of weeks ago, I listed my favorite records of 2012. There are over 100 records on that list. And, even though I do believe that all those records belong on the list, I can’t help thinking that one person can’t possibly really, deeply, truly get to know 100 records in just 365 days. After all, I regularly hear new things in records that I’ve been enjoying for years.

Well, then, how really deeply, truly do I know any record? Does it matter? Whatever.

Here’s another list: Records that I didn’t get around to in 2012, but that I hope to spend quality time with in 2013. These records should have been on my 2012 list, and would have been, had there been more days in a year, or had I been more productive. Some of these are records I had heard about, but, for whatever reason, ignored; others are records that I completely missed and have only recently learned about through recommendations, from readers and from other writers.

Interestingly, with a few exceptions, I feel like this list could also serve as a list of my Favorite Album Art of 2012.

This is only a list. (I repeat: This is only a list.) There are no “reviews” here, but I’ve provided samples of the music when I could find them. I’m sure a lot of this stuff is available through streaming services like Spotify and MOG. Sometimes, you can stream entire albums via Soundcloud or YouTubefor the hungry music enthusiast, the Internet is an especially magical and crazy place.

I can only comment on the Leonard Cohen CD, love it! BTW fine concert performance at MSG last week. So glad he's touring. If the previous Bat for Lashes is any indication this one ought to be a winner as well.

Bat For Lashes is an execelent recording. Here are my 5 favorite sounding 'indie' albums. (meaning albums I look forward to listening on my system because of being excelint sounding recordings wth cool stereo imaging. They are not necessarily my favorite albums of the year.

Bat For Lashes - The haunted Man

Tindersticks - The Something Rain

Actress - R.I.P.

Frank Ocean - ChannelOrange

Hundred Waters - Hundred Waters

Extremly interested to know your coresponding list (you being somebody with a more golden ear, with very similar music sensibilities).